This is a copy of what I originally submitted to The Dorchester Reporter. In July 2018, while staying in the basement of the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Framingham, Otoni Eliseu, was hanging out with his friend, Jackson Sugrue, who all of a sudden became violent. Jackson would beat him, including smashing his head against a … Continue reading
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In Support of the Healthy Youth Act
When I was in high school, sexual education was not very good in preparing me for having a healthy, safe relationship with other guys. In fact, the person who went over sexual education in high school for us, complete with some old video, was our (male, old, white) gym teacher. It was a mess. Specifically, … Continue reading
In Appreciation of Congressmen John D. Dingell, Jr and John J. Conyers
To begin the story of Congressman John D. Dingell, Jr., we should look back to his father, John D. Dingell, Sr. Known as a New Deal stalwart, Dingell Sr. was elected to the newly formed 15th Congressional District of Michigan following the creation of four new seats after the 1930 Federal Census. He was re-elected … Continue reading
UNFINISHED POST #9: A Look Back in Politics in 2014, Part Two
Stopping the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Supporting Marjorie Decker’s Re-Election Campaign More Work with the Mass Dems Gun Control Bill Ceremony Campaigning for Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter and Executive Councilor Chris Pappas The Boston Carbon Tax Forum at Harvard School of Law HBGC’s 4th Annual Youth Empowerment Conference Meeting Jamar Rodgers from “The Voice” … Continue reading
UNFINISHED POST #7: Talking about Gas Leaks
This post was suppose to cover Gas Leak legislation that had a controversy around it. Unfortunately, it never did get completed. But it is still relevant: http://www.wggb.com/2013/12/23/emergency-personnel-respond-to-gas-leak-in-holyoke/ _____________________________________________________________________________ http://www.wickedlocal.com/salem/news/x915443871/Special-favor-for-power-plant-in-Salem-reps-gas-leak-bill-sparks-ire Legislation aims to plug natural gas leaks Gas Leak Detection http://www.eenews.net/stories/1059985416 http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/natural-gas-leaks-fuel-global-warming-not-homes/ http://www.bu.edu/energy/research/technologies-engineered-systems/methane-emissions/ http://www.bu.edu/today/2012/boston-street-level-gas-leaks-3300-plus/ http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/11/22/i-team-thousands-of-gas-leaks-across-mass/ How You Can Make a Difference http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx Script My name is ___________. … Continue reading